Spicer Drive Axles Application Guidelines - Manual (Page 61)

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44,000 lb. Housing Structural Ratings
Housing Dimensions
Drive Axle Model
(Nominal GAWR
(See Note 1)
- 44,000 lb.)
Housing Box Section
(H x W x T)
Spindle Diameters
(Inner/Outer)
Spindle
Type
Standard Track Wide Track
DSH44-(P) 5.24 x 4.61 x .50 5.24 x 4.61 x .50 3.750 / 3.250 R
Gross Axle Ratings Based on the Use of Wide Track Housings (lb.)
Housing Box Section (in.) 75 in.Track (Standard) 78 in.Track Width Notes
5.24 x 4.61 x .50 43,000 39,000 2
Gross Axle Ratings Based on the Use of Outset Single Wheels (lb.)
Housing Box Section (in.) 78 in. Maximum Track Width 80 in. Maximum Track Width Notes
5.24 x 4.61 x .50 39,000 37,000 3,4
Gross Axle Rating Based on Site Travel Conditions Only (lb.) (See Note 5)
Housing Box Section (in.)
73 in.Track
(Standard)
78 in.Track
(Single Wheels)
80 in. Track
(Single Wheels)
Notes
5.24 x 4.61 x .50 62,000 53,000 49,000 3
Notes:
1. Nominal gross axle weight rating is based on minimum axle mounting centers of 35.88 in. and a
maximum track width of 73 in.
2. Track widths are nominal and may vary with wheel equipment.
3. All ratings are for standard track width housings. Track increase over standard is produced by wheel
outset .
4. For detailed track versus allowable gross axle weight rating information when outset single wheels are
used, see 44,000 lb. Tandem Rating Chart .
5. Site Travel : 5 miles per hour maximum speed with liftable axles raised. This condition should not exceed
5% of the total operating miles of the vehicle.